State of Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security

 

Division of State Police

 

Superintendent Thomas F. Mac Leish

DSP News Release: Friday, April 24, 2009- Wii the Target of Blockbuster Store Thief

 

Location of Incident: Blockbuster Video, 3405 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, Delaware, New Castle County

 

Date and Time of Occurrence: April 23rd, 2009, at approximately 8:21 p.m.

 

Suspect(s):  White male, in his 20’s with short hair and a scruffy beard, wearing a dark tee shirt and jeans

 

Resume: On Thursday, April 23rd, Troopers were called to the Blockbuster Video location at Prices Corner, for a reported Theft. 

 

This investigation revealed a white male suspect entered the store and walked around for several minutes, looking over the various selections.  At 8:21 p.m. the suspect responded to the front of the store where he walked behind the counter and removed two Wii gaming consoles.  The suspect then quickly walked out of the store and into a waiting vehicle.

 

The suspect’s image was captured on surveillance video.  Anyone who may recognize this individual is asked to call investigators at 302-633-5000 ext. 741 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.

 

 

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